643 Senior Management Accountant jobs in the United Kingdom

Location: Ipswich (5 days on-site)
Salary: 45,000-55,000 (pro rata)
Start: Immediate

Join a well-established and respected organisation located just outside of Ipswich, as they seek a Qualified Management Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic Finance team, supporting key reporting and budgeting functions during a period of transition. The role offers a blend of autonomy and collaboration, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly management accounts: P&L, balance sheet, KPI analysis
• Support financial reporting and process improvement
• Assist with financial due diligence
• Use of Sage 200 and Excel for reporting and analysis
  
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong communicator and self-starter
• Confident with Excel (pivot tables, formulas)
• Experience with Sage 200 is a plus
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
  
  This role is on-site 5-days a week and cannot be remote.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Management Accountant
£35,000 - £5,000
Birmingham

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Management Accountant / Cost Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong costing and management accounting experience to join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting business growth and efficiency.

As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for providing accurate and reliable financial information to support business decision-making. This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, contribute to strategic decisions, and work in a collaborative environment. You’ll join a forward-thinking business with a strong reputation in its sector, offering scope for professional growth and impact.

The Role

• Preparing and delivering insightful financial and business performance reports.
• Conducting variance and cost analysis to highlight trends and opportunities.
• Supporting monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting cycles.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Leading the costing process across products and services, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Supporting inventory management and stock valuation.
• Partnering with production, procurement, commercial, and other key stakeholders to ensure robust financial control and efficiency improvements.

The Person:

• We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive finance professional who can work closely with stakeholders across the business.
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) OR QBE with extensive manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong background in management accounting, year-end reporting, and product costing.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using Sage 200 (essential).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience implementing or improving finance and ERP systems. (desirable)

Salary and Benefits

A generous base salary of up to £4 000 is on offer for this role. Benefits include up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, genuine opportunity for growth and development, generous pension scheme and more!

Job Title: Management Accountant

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

Location: North Suffolk

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We're looking for a proactive finance professional to join a close-knit team in a pivotal role that goes far beyond month-end. This is your chance to get hands-on with management accounts, cash flow, and VAT compliance, while also helping shape smarter processes and supporting key decision-making at the heart of the business.

You'll work closely with the Financial Controller, preparing accurate monthly accounts, delivering insightful KPIs, and ensuring everything from reconciliations to audits runs like clockwork. It's a role that balances technical depth with the opportunity to drive real improvements in how finance supports the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate monthly management accounts and KPIs
• Leading on month-end processes, accruals, prepayments, and forecasting
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting audits
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Delivering clear financial analysis and helping drive process improvements
• Assisting with cash flow projections, budgeting, and continuous improvement projects

About You:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Confident using accounting systems (experience with Microsoft Business Central a plus, but training provided)
• Experience in hospitality desirable, but not essential
• Proactive, hands-on, and eager to contribute to a team-focused environment

Sound like your next move? Apply today by sending your CV to (url removed) or reach out for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).

• Own month-end closes, reconciliations & reporting
• Automate and improve finance processes (Advanced Excel is a plus)
• Manage invoicing & complex commission payments
• Support credit control and ensure compliance
• Partner across teams to support growth and performance

• AAT qualified or part/fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with reporting and journals
• Sharp attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset

• A role with visibility and impact
• A collaborative, open-plan environment with a vibrant culture
• Support for professional development
• Free on-site parking + great benefits

Our contract catering client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role is vital in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and driving continuous improvement across our finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyse monthly management accounts
li>Support the month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide insight into financial performance.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Work with operational teams to provide financial support and guidance.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc projects and business initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in management accounting
• Excellent knowledge of balance sheet preparation and reconciliation.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders.

If you are a proactive and analytical professional looking to further your career in management accounting, we would love to hear from you. Our client offers a varied/ interactive/ autonomous role with a good benefits package. This is mainly a site based role.

Management Accountant
Redditch – Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £47,000

Are you ready for an exciting step in your Finance career? Our client, a dynamic and thriving business in Redditch, is seeking a talented Management Accountant. In this pivotal role, you’ll assist in managing financial operations for a fast-growing group, collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organization. This role offers hybrid flexibility, with 2 days per week working from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and analyze monthly reports.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Deliver accurate monthly Management Accounts.
• Support budgeting, cashflow analysis, and forecasting activities.
  
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Qualified or Part Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). (QBE could be considered)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience with NetSuite is advantageous, but certainly not a dealbreaker. 
  
  

PACKAGE & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary of up to £47,000.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Regular company events.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  
  

LOCATION:

Based in Redditch, this role is easily accessible from Birmingham, Solihull, Royal Leamington Spa, and Stratford-upon-Avon.

HOW TO APPLY:

Take the next step in your career today! Send your CV in confidence to Matt Wright at CV Screen or apply directly through this job advertisement.

Alternative Titles:  Finance Officer | Management Accountant | Company Accountant | Finance Manager | Finance Analyst | Financial Accountant

CV Screen Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Privacy Policy which can be found on the CV Screen website. (url removed)

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

WEST LONDON | HYBRID WORKING (1 to 2 Days Per Week in the Office)

UP TO 55,000 BASE (NEG) + BONUS (1st Year Guaranteed c. 65k inclusive ) + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're partnering with a highly successful business that has multiple offices globally and is looking to expand its finance team. We're recruiting for a Management Accountant to join their UK finance function, supporting operations across five international offices.

This business operates on a global scale, delivering high-impact projects for large clients. With a collaborative and people-first culture, the company offers an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant seeking a varied, strategic, and hands-on role. You'll work closely with the Group Financial Controller and an existing Management Accountant, contributing to financial controls, reporting, and global process improvement.

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to join a forward-thinking company where you'll be given the opportunity to develop.

THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• Working alongside the current Management Accountant and reporting into the Group Financial Controller
• Preparing monthly and annual management accounts across international offices, including commentary and insights
• Supporting with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic decision support for senior management
• Playing a key role in revenue recognition aligned with client contracts and relevant reporting standards
• Assisting with treasury and cash management, ensuring funds are appropriately allocated across global entities
• Contributing to the statutory audit for group companies, managing audit queries, and liaising with global stakeholders
• Supporting intercompany accounting and agreements between multiple jurisdictions
• Helping to implement enhanced financial controls and reporting processes across the group
• Identifying opportunities to automate processes, simplify reporting, and improve the efficiency of the finance function
• Liaising with outsourced finance teams internationally and working closely with internal project and leadership teams

THE PERSON:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong hands-on Management Accounting experience (strong finalists will be considered)
• Commercially minded, with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience with process improvement or financial systems automation is desirable
• Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholder relationships
• Comfortable working in an SME environment with flexibility, adaptability, and independence
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools would be a bonus

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Management Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration.

Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Management Accountant will play a crucial role in the Accounting & Finance department, supporting financial decision-making through detailed reporting and analysis. This position requires strong technical accounting skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Client Details

Known for their innovative and quality-driven approach, they are a trusted name in their field and offer a stable environment for career growth.

Description

• Posts all incoming invoices on to the bought ledger, circulates and allocates to the nominal ledger
• Matches goods receipts against invoices * Processes all payments by cheque or BACS plus all foreign payments
• Liaises with department managers with regards to nominal processing and approval
• Assists with sales ledger when needed
• Completes VAT returns
• Implements and maintains a robust purchase order process for the IT, Maintenance and Marketing departments
• Reconciles intercompany and supplier statements
• Manages the Month End Process - Bank reconciliations, audit reports, prepayments and more
• Assists the Finance & BI Reporting Manager and Finance Director in the Year End audits
• Works as a business partner with IT, Maintenance and Marketing departments to produce accurate accruals, cost analysis and reporting * Produces the budget and forecasts for IT, Maintenance and Marketing
• Assists the Finance & BI Reporting Manager to implement business process improvements

Profile

The successful candidate

• Ideally be studying towards a professional accounting qualification
• Experience in management accounting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Support for professional qualifications and training.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused industry? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business headquartered in Bolton.

As part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business performance, and influencing key decisions.

Client Details

The company is a medium-sized organisation. Known for its focus on efficiency and high standards, they are committed to fostering a professional environment that supports career growth and development.

Description

Management Accountant duties will include:

• Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed analysis of revenue, costs, and profitability

• Produce insightful P&L reporting across multiple business units

• Work closely with operational teams to monitor performance and control costs

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

• Deliver variance analysis and help drive financial accountability across departments

• Support the financial controller with continuous improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should:

• Be studying a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proven experience within the accounting and finance sector.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to 42,000 DOE.
• Study support
• Attractive holiday allowance to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• On site parking
• Staff discounts

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Management Accountant, we encourage you to apply today.